JULY 29, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Greek Mythology on Vacation. Impact: If every family trip to Greece had a lesson plan, we might just have a generation of mini-Odysseuses wandering the streets, forever confused about whether to fight a cyclops or order a gyro.. Fact: Did you know that Agamemnon's biggest problem wasn't just the Trojan War, but also trying to find a decent parking spot for his chariot?.
• Headline: Redesigning the Meatpacking District's Intersections. Impact: Redesigning intersections in the West Village could lead to an alternative reality where pedestrians actually obey traffic signals. Imagine the chaos!. Fact: Residents are so desperate for sanity that they might start offering therapy sessions to the traffic lights..
• Headline: When Great Art Meets Great Evil. Impact: The juxtaposition of beautiful music and the horrors of Nazi Germany reminds us that art can be both a refuge and a mirror, reflecting the darkest parts of humanity while somehow still managing to sell out concerts.. Fact: Fun fact: Even in the most oppressive regimes, artists have found a way to sneak in some irony—because who doesn’t appreciate a little dark humor during a dictatorship?.
• Headline: A New Day at St. Andrews Golf Course. Impact: The first professional women's event at St. Andrews might just knock down the age-old gender barriers—next stop, world domination through golf.. Fact: Louise Suggs might be the first woman at St. Andrews, but let’s be real, she’s probably still waiting for her chance to play in the clubhouse without a male escort..